Braving the Brightside
Life gets messy. It breaks us. But it also offers us the chance to rebuild.
Braving the Brightside is a podcast about what happens after the fall—how we find strength in struggle, how we reclaim hope in the dark, and how we choose to keep going even when it hurts.
Host Dan Bradley invites real people to share real stories—of resilience, recovery, and the quiet bravery it takes to face each day. From moments of rock bottom to unexpected healing, this show is a space for anyone learning to stand back up.
Whether you’re clawing your way through the storm or finally feeling the sun again—welcome. You belong here.
🌞Where resilience meets radiance.
Braving the Brightside
The Neurospicy Storm: Grief, Growth & Grace with Kel Darling
Send a message into the Brightside
What happens when life's storms collide with late diagnosis, parenting and rediscovering yourself? In this episode of Braving the Brightside, I sit down with Kel-a grocery store veteran, ceramic artist, mother of two, and newly recognized member of the ADHD/ASD community.
Kel's story is raw, funny, and deeply human. We talk about the grief of what could have been, the relief of finally being understood, and the rebirth of that comes from unmasking and embracing your truest self. Along the way, Kel reflects on parenting neurodivergent kids, navigating therapy, and finding joy in small, unexpected places.
This conversation is about resilience, identity, and what it means to not just survive the storm-but to dance in the rain.
Feel Good Article: www.goodnewsnetwork.org/a-policing-act-of-kindness-in-detroit-after-little-boy-calls-911-to-chat-about-soccer/
Kel's Cermaic Store: @darling_studios on Insta
National Mental Health Hotline: (888) 738-5213
New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightside
Appreciate yous.
Love,
Dan
